I’ve reached 30 days sober! I’m thrilled and fully committed to carrying on. I know this journey can feel triggering and isolating (there are no casual meet-ups here), I don’t have any close relationships, and honestly, I’m not looking to form new ones right now. This town is just a temporary stop on my path, orchestrated by my higher self, and now I see why!!!
I had the luminous idea to try sobriety again, set firm boundaries to maintain it, and now I see a new future shaping up on the horizon.
I might feel lonely at times, but I’m never truly alone. By staying present, I can keep my energy and frequency steady, no more multi-day hangovers, paranoia, or unnecessary emotions.
Today I’m grateful for:
• A comfortable bed
• A cozy pillow
• Warm sheets and a blanket to keep me snug at night
I’m doing so well with no cessation aids as well! It’s been about nearly a month I think with no losenges at all. Really chuffed that I’ve stopped the vaping months ago!
Congratulations on the Ten Years!
It’s a big, huge deal!
You could’ve been smoking all this time!
Grateful, grateful, grateful, times ten and one to grow on, that you quit smoking … for all the reasons.
Good day. Took kids to the gym and got a light workout in for me too. Then spent some time at home, both the kids were hoping to spend time with friends but as it turns out they were all busy.
Played some super mario with the kids then took them to a park in the afternoon.
Thank you! Indeed, I had thought about giving it another shot, but for the first time in six years (this being my third attempt at quitting drinking and using), I truly feel a conscious commitment to stay sober.
What a good night sleep I had! Thank you God, higher power I had a dream last night.
I found myself traveling to a new place. It wasn’t a fancy house, just somewhere simple, and I was supposed to be on a business trip with a busy schedule the next day. But instead of resting, I ended up partying with my fellows. As the night dragged on into morning, reality hit me: the mess I was in versus the expectations of work.
Then something strange happened. Suddenly, the entire house around me went into reconstruction. Workers appeared, tearing down walls, reshaping rooms, changing the whole layout. At first I was frustrated — how could I possibly recover from drinking with all this noise? Why hadn’t anyone told me about this before I booked the place?
But as I kept watching, I realized the reconstruction was actually a good thing. The house was being transformed, improved, rebuilt into something stronger. And in that moment, I understood: the house was me.
The meaning of this dream is clear — my life is under reconstruction. Sobriety is noisy, uncomfortable, and disruptive at times, but it’s also necessary. Just like the house, I’m tearing down old walls and rebuilding myself into something better. And that’s exactly what I need.
Just thought I’d pop up through the woodwork for a minute.
So, I am now 7 years heroin free and next month I’ll be 2 years sober from alcohol. AA well and truly saved my life and gave me the tools to build a new one.
I’ve job hopped a bit but am settling in at a beautiful local hotel and am applying for the executive chef position for which I have an interview next Thursday. I’ve moved in with my girlfriend and her little boy and have taken on the role of stepdad - I love it. The purpose she and him have given me are my daily reminder to get out of self and that there are more important things than me and my comfy pity pot.
I’m going back to Prague in December for a few days for the first time in 7 years; I’m realy looking forward to seeing it not thru beer shaped glasses.
I really like reading your daily check ins fyi, you have a really beautiful and enjoyable way with words. Very comforting and pleasing to my ears and eyes.
A huge congrats Menno! Definitely a proud moment! Amazing work on your 10 years of not smoking . Keep showing up for yourself
Wow…that’s beautiful. Glad you have such a space. For sure the number one priority should be staying sober. Great to see you doing so well. Wishing you well in taking your career to the next level as well . A huge congrats on your 1 month @Tragicfarinelli impressive work… keep going strong. . No smoking/ vaping/ nicotine…you are doing it my friend
You can make it. Take the negative talk out of your vocabulary. What caused you to relapse…can you talk to someone in real life to be your accountability partner and help you stay ahead of the urges? We are always here for you friend. Do not let addiction rule you…you are stronger than that. Take it one second at a time and do stay connected to your recovery. Maybe some change ups to your routine will help? Much love Thomas…day 2 and going strong
Love this metaphor and that is where my mind was going as I was reading your post. Keep putting in the work…it does get easier @DresdenLaPage great to see you posting. Glad you are doing well. Such an amazing uplifting post… Congratulations on your 7 years and we look forward to celebrating your 2 year AF with you next month
Checking in on Saturday morning
In and out of sleep all night and feeling exhausted but that’ll pass. Coffee and some light yoga to start and then the pool. Will be going to work today so that will be fun. I am sure I will see some of my regulars which always brightens my day.
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day… sending you all so much love
I had a dream last night.
